Surgical dressing services
Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers medically necessary treatment of a surgical or surgically treated wound
Description
Surgical dressing services are the treatment of a surgical or surgically treated wound.
Costs
After you meet the Part B deductible , you pay 20% of the Medicare-approved amount for your doctor's or other health care provider's services. You also pay a separate copayment for these services when you get them in a hospital outpatient setting .
Ask your doctor or healthcare provider how much your test, item, or service will cost.
Your doctor may recommend services that Medicare does not cover or offers too frequently. This could end up in additional costs for you. Make sure to ask your doctor about the reasons for these recommendations and what Medicare will actually cover.
Specific amounts you could owe depend on:
Other insurance you may have
How much your doctor charges
If your doctor accepts assignment
The type of facility
Where you get your test, item, or service